Storm vs Sparks: WNBA Betting Preview & Top Picks
The Storm Have Won 7 of Their Last 9 To Climb Even With Minnesota
The Seattle Storm (16-8) head out West to the Crypto.com Arena to take on the Los Angeles Sparks (6-17) after taking out the Atlanta Dream (81-70) Sunday, a game they failed to cover as a –14 points favorite. The Sparks are 2-10 in their last 12 games but did get a road win in Dallas (87-81) Saturday as a 4-point underdog. The Storm will come into this one as a healthy 9-point road favorite with a total of 160.5. The game is scheduled to tip off at 3:30 p.m. ET / 6:30 p.m. PT, and you can watch it on Spectrum SportsNet, FOX 13 (Seattle), or Amazon Prime Video – Seattle.
🏀 Storm vs Sparks 🏀
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📍Location: Crypto.com Arena
📺Streaming: SportsNet LA, FOX13, and Prime Video
Storm Have to Prove It on the Road
Imagine checking the WNBA scores every night for the last nine games to see the Storm were listed second every night for almost a month. The Storm completed a 9-game home streak with a 7-2 record to tie the Minnesota Lynx (16-8) for fourth overall. In that time, the Storm covered six of nine games.
For the first time in WNBA history, a team had a 9-game homestand, but they had to play 10 of their first 15 games on the road to begin the season. The downside to the streak was losing former Notre Dame star Skylar Diggins-Smith (13.8 PPG), who sustained an ankle injury in the second quarter and did not return to the game. There hasn’t been an update on her status for Tuesday so make sure to keep an eye out for her status before placing your wagers.
Seattle must win three of their next four road games to secure a playoff spot, with matchups against below .500 teams like the Sparks, Atlanta Dream, Indiana Fever, and Washington Mystics.
Sparks Strive To Put Together Rare Win Streak
It doesn’t happen often, in fact, it’s happened just once this season, and that’s Los Angeles putting together a win streak of two or more. It doesn’t get much better for Sparks bettors with cover streaks of two or more two times. Overall, Los Angeles is 2-10 in their last 12 games, but a respectable 6-6 ATS.
To win or cover, Sparks must slow Storm’s pace, especially Jewels Lloyd, who varies between dominating and struggling.
The Sparks won’t have to worry about cashing any WNBA champions odds tickets anytime soon, but they can take a step forward with offensive efficiency, averaging just 65.5 field goals attempted per game, which is the worst mark in the WNBA. There have been signs of improvement after a horrible start to their season. Over their last five games, the Sparks are averaging 82 points per game, four and a half points better than June. Sparks average 82 points over their last five games, improving from June. Here’s our final Storm vs Sparks betting pick.
Sparks Step Up for Games With a Bigger Spotlight
Ask the Las Vegas Aces if the Los Angeles Sparks are a team to be taken lightly after handing the 2-time champions two losses in 2024.
Sparks perform better against strong teams, going 14-9 ATS over two seasons, including 7-3 ATS as underdogs vs. .550+ teams.
Seattle is just 3-3 ATS in the month of July and 2-2 ATS. We think the Storm are being asked to cover too big of a WNBA lines for a team that hasn’t been asked to go into another team gym for quite some time. Take the Sparks and the nine points. That wraps up our Storm vs Sparks WNBA betting preview, all the best with your WNBA picks and parlays this week.
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